North East and North Cumbria
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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-07-01 Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations

Anusol®
Formulary
  • Cream and Suppositories
  • Self Care Self Care Medicine: Advise that a prescription for treatment of haemorrhoids should not routinely be offered in primary care as the condition is self-limiting and will clear up on its own without the need for treatment.

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Haemorrhoid relief ointment
Formulary
  • Self Care Self Care Medicine: Advise that a prescription for treatment of haemorrhoids should not routinely be offered in primary care as the condition is self-limiting and will clear up on its own without the need for treatment.

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Lidocaine 5% ointment
Formulary
  • Topical preparations containing local anaesthetics should only be used for a few days as they may cause sensitisation of the anal skin.

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